Pharmaceutical Strength Marijuana

The practice of oncology in the United States is in need of a host of reforms and initiatives to mitigate the problem of over diagnosis and overtreatment of cancer, according to a working group sanctioned by the National Cancer Institute. Using natural chemotherapy agents like medical marijuana needs to be part of that reform. The mainstream press is turning to embrace medical marijuana, which is now acknowledging that it is more effective and certainly safer than many pharmaceutical drugs.

Pharmaceutical strength marijuana is now available legally to the four corners of the globe because Cannabidiol (CBD) has no illegal THC. No longer do people need to sneak around to obtain one of the most useful plants on the planet and the medicines that can be made from them.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued a policy statement years ago endorsing medical marijuana use. The group has urged the government to reverse its ban on medical treatments using marijuana. "ACP encourages the use of non-smoked forms of THC (the main psychoactive element in marijuana) that have proven therapeutic value." The Philadelphia-based organization, the second largest doctor’s group in the United States, cited studies into marijuana’s medical applications such as treating severe weight loss associated with illnesses such as AIDS, and treating nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy for cancer patients.[1]

Cannabinoids offer cancer patients a therapeutic option in the treatment of highly invasive cancers.The medical science is strongly in favor of hemp oil as a primary cancer therapy, not just in a supportive role to control the side effects of chemotherapy. According to Dr. Robert Ramer and Dr. Burkhard Hinz of the University of Rostock in Germany medical marijuana can be an effective treatment for cancer.[2] Their research was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute Advance Access on December 25th of 2007 in a paper entitled Inhibition of Cancer Cell Invasion by Cannabinoids via Increased Expression of Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinases-1.[3]

Marijuana cuts lung cancer tumor growth in half, a 2007 Harvard Medical School study shows.[4].The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies. "The beauty of this study is that we are showing that a substance of abuse, if used prudently, may offer a new road to therapy against lung cancer," said Anju Preet, Ph.D., a researcher in the Division of Experimental Medicine.

Researchers reported in the August 15, 2004 issue of Cancer Research, the journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, that marijuana’s constituents inhibited the spread of brain cancer in human tumor biopsies.[5]

Researchers at the University of Milan in Naples, Italy, reported in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics that non-psychoactive compounds in marijuana inhibited the growth of glioma cells in a dose-dependent manner, and selectively targeted and killed malignant cells through apoptosis. “Non-psychoactive CBD produce[s] a significant anti-tumor activity both in vitro and in vivo, thus suggesting a possible application of CBD as an antineoplastic agent.”[6]

Cannabidiol (CBD)

According to Dr. Allan Frankel, “Cannabidiol will be used to treat chronic pain, anxiety and other mood disorders, as well as being a neuro-protectant and a very helpful anti-cancer drug.” CBD is an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory. While inflammation is normally treated with corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), the improvements in quality and understanding of CBD content increases the opportunity for inflammation and associated pain to be treated with Cannabidiol.

Dr. Frankel goes on to say, “CBD works against pain primarily in the peripheral nervous system. It does not work like typical pain meds by affecting the central nervous system; it works at the neuro-synapse. When we sustain injuries, often the pain is acute and disappears completely. Other times we have persistent or intermittent pain, but it is still not that big of a deal. However, with many disorders the pain is either part of the underlying problem itself (multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.) or the pain becomes a syndrome of its own. In other words, the pain takes on a life of its own and is now crippling the patient.”

CBD has no side effects and becomes very effective as an anti-psychotic when given in larger doses. With more antioxidant potency than either vitamin C or E, CBD has consistently demonstrated neuro-protective effects.

For Addiction

Researchers believe they’ve found a substance that might help fight cocaine addiction—marijuana. Doctors from the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that the brain has receptors for many drug compounds, including marijuana compounds such as Cannabidiol, which has a synthetic form called JWH133.

Using synthetic compounds of Cannabidiol works but natural marijuana does not have the side effects that come from all things synthetic. But we can learn a lot about how natural marijuana works when we study synthetics in action.

When scientists gave samples of JWH133 to mice that were trained to be regular users of cocaine, the mice’s use of cocaine decreased. The more JWH133 the mice got, the less coke they wanted. “The researchers deduced that the reason the mice dialed back their cocaine habits was that the drug no longer made them feel so good,” says Karen Kaplan in the Los Angeles Times.

The receptors for drug compounds work by stimulating the brain’s reward system. JWH133 apparently eliminates the rewarding effect that comes from taking cocaine. In one experiment, mice given cocaine ran wildly on a treadmill—until they were given JWH133, which dampened cocaine’s effects and caused them to run more slowly.

Dr. Antonello Bonci of the NIDA, as quoted in TIME, is extremely excited and says that studies of Alzheimer’s disease and psychosis have found that JWH133 may have therapeutic uses against those conditions, too: “It’s extremely exciting.”

CBD turns the debate about illicit-drugs-as-medicine on its head—medical marijuana that does not get the user high. One woman with Parkinson’s disease, who Dr. Michael Callton treats, told him she ingests an oral marijuana candy, a medicine that doesn’t make her intoxicated in order to calm her tremors enough so she can sleep. “She doesn’t want to get high,” said Dr. Callton (also Michigan Republican Representative). “She just wants to sleep.”

Researchers at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute (CPMCRI) combined the non-psychoactive cannabis compound, Cannabidiol (CBD), with Δ9-tetrahyrdocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the primary psychoactive active ingredient in cannabis. They found the combination boosts the inhibitory effects of Δ9-THC on glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain tumour and the cancer that claimed the life of Sen. Ted Kennedy.[7]

Real Scientific Hemp Oil, an associated company of Dixie Botanicals, just came out with a two month supply of highly concentrated CBD (legal) medical marijuana. Each batch of CBD-rich oil is tested for potency and is marked and sold in concentrations of 10% to 25%. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is included with every purchase.[8]

The one gram a day dosage of sublingual CBD in this new formula is at five times the concentration that is necessary to throw cancer on its back. People have rightfully complained about the low concentration levels of other products because high dosages are necessary for full pharmaceutical effect.

The cost on their site is $3,600 (After introductory instant rebate) for a two month supply of the highest concentrated CBD on the planet. The normal price is 4,995 and that is inexpensive for a truly natural chemotherapy agent. IMVA Members receive an even higher discount.

Another exciting product for California residents is exceptionally pure extract/marijuana oil with extremely high levels of THC, which will get the patient high as a kite whereas the CBD will not. It is also, in one gram dosages, $60 dollars a day but people should not expect to function to well while under the influence.

CBD-rich oil is best absorbed through sublingual application, and provides the highest available CBD content without a psychotropic effect (meaning, there is less than 1% THC). When taken sublingually, the CBD is absorbed via the oral mucosa. The oral mucosa contains small micro-capillaries that allow the CBD to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Absorption directly into the bloodstream allows for an almost immediate effect and bypasses “first pass” liver metabolism, allowing for the full strength of the CBD to be experienced.
As the remaining CBD-rich oil is swallowed, it enters the digestive system and is directed to the liver by the hepatic portal system. The liver will then metabolize the remaining CBD, which then later enters the bloodstream to provide a delayed but longer-lasting effect.

This secondary longer-lasting effect from the RSHO provides pain relief for several hours. There have been stories of patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease whose tremors ceased for several hours after taking RSHO. Even those suffering from sleep disorders have been known to not need to take their sleep medications because of the sustained delivery of the CBD-rich oil.

Conclusion

CBD spells bad news for the pharmaceutical industry because, when combined with other strong medicinals like magnesium, sodium bicarbonate, iodine and selenium they offer an alternative approach to cancer treatment that is safe and effective.

CBD is an all-purpose general medicine which has anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, anti-epileptic, sedative and neuro-protective actions. It is also a potent anti-oxidant, protecting against chemical damage due to oxidation. Studies have suggested that CBD protects against the development of diabetes, certain kinds of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, brain and nerve damage due to stroke, alcoholism, nausea, inflammatory bowel disease and Huntington’s disease. Medicine just does not get any better.

Mieko Hester-Perez went public on television about giving her autistic son Joey medical marijuana. She says it saved his life! “It seems to me if one is going to need to use drugs, one ought to consider a relatively safe drug, like marijuana,” said Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. of the Autism Research Institute. “The reports we are seeing from parents indicate that medical marijuana often works when no other treatments, drug or non-drug, have helped.”

Dr. Ester Fride strongly recommends the use of cannabinoids in pediatric medicine. She notes that “excellent clinical results” have been reported in pediatric oncology and in case studies of children with severe neurological diseases or brain trauma, and suggests that cannabis-derived medicines could also play a role in the treatment of other childhood syndromes, including the pain and gastrointestinal inflammation associated with cystic fibrosis.

My book on medical marijuana covers many areas and forms of treatment including the use of THC. I like Cannabidiol because it offers hope of a non-toxic therapy that could treat aggressive forms of cancer without any of the painful side effects of chemotherapy. It is also legal, which makes all the difference when addressing a world where THC is still illegal in most places. Also high levels of THC necessary for treating cancer come with the sometimes unpleasant effect of getting people too high.

[8] RSHO (Real Scientific Hemp Oil) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Hemp Oil which falls under the PhytoSPHERE client group. US Hemp Oil is the world’s leading hemp products company.

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Bonnie Jean

My daughter was having absent seizures at the age of 30. She was having 250-300 per day! They tried gabapentin & then added Keppra & she became violently ill! She was told to stop taking the Keppra. A friend gave her some cannibas oil & all the seizures Stopped. After several month the seizures changed & she is now having simple partial seizures & was put on Topamax & was still having seizures. She just got medical grade cannibus oil, but is not sure how to take it & she wonders if it’s safe with the Topamax? Can anyone help me to help her? Thank you!

Nose

I live in Maryland.
What is the best RSHO CBD oil that I can legally buy? And is TRUE???

Unfortunately, the industry for CBD is exploding right now with many people making and selling their own products which are untested and unregulated.
The company we are most familiar with is Dixie Botanicals who provide CBD oil to the entire 50 states.http://www.dixiebotanicals.com/products/

Claudia French
IMVA

continually

Just been diagnosed with liver cancer. Is this program beneficiary for curing my cancer? Have not seen any people speaking of using cbd with liver cancer?

Bob, we don’t know of any reason you couldn’t use CBD. But isn’t Protocel the product made with part naturals and part synthetics, and lots of restrictions on what can be used with it? Best to check with the Protocel distributor or mfg…..we don’t have a lot of experience with this.
Claudia French
IMVA

Cathyaz

I am confused. Is the THC necessary for it CBD to unlock the cell to begin the action that causes the cancer cell to die? Also, does this system work on “cancer stem Cells?” I believe they are the cells that cause significant difficulty in curing cancer, is that correct. I did not see a mention of prostate carcinoma in the article or breast carcinoma. Does it work or are there any studies that would provide info? If after consultation, is Dr. Sircus able to provide an Rx for medicinal marijuana? Sorry for so many questions, but I guess that if I am wondering, most likely someone else is too. 😉

Dr. Sircus will make recommendations for you and your use of medical marijuana but he will not write a script for you. Keep in mind that he is in Brazil and cannot actually do a physical exam and write scripts.
THC is not necessary for use or benefit with CBD but is often recommended for use together.
Both marijuana itself and CBD have shown evidence of being effective in both breast and prostate cancer, as well as other types. There are a number of ways to use these, and if you have legal access to regular marijuana you can benefit from the many ways to use this also, as it can be made into edibles, used raw, made into juices and oils and smoked. If a person cannot gain access legally we recommend using CBD products which have also shown a great deal of benefit in cancers of all types.
If you need more information you can find it in the marijuana ebook written by Dr. Sircus or by talking with him in consultation about your options. Also more information on CBD use and breast and prostate cancer will be included in Dr. Sircus’ new cancer compendium, due out in a few weeks.http://drsircus.com/consultations/

Claudia French
IMVA

Cathyaz

I did purchase the book via pay pal. April 10th to be exact. I still don’t have the link for the e book. Can you check that for me. How do I private message my email?

David Doner

What dose of CBD would be appropriate for my 66 yo sister with metastatic breast Ca, stage. 4 with spine/liver mets? She will have access to concentrations of CBD in oil
At 9.5 mg / gm of oil. Please refer or recommend appropriate dose or other sites.
Thank you
Dr David Doner

Jimmy. Burke

Our 22 year old son suffers from epilepsy and we were considering a move from Tx to Co., but we discovered RSHO and he is in the 2nd month of taking it.So far no seizures, it’s really unbelievable and probably most will say they don’t believe it, but he has weaned off the worst prescription med, Felbatol and hopes to wean off the Vimpat too..

amaxwell31

Jimmy…we just received our first 2 month supply of RSHO…how do you administer to your son…it’s a thick, black tar like substance…not like oil at all…we put it under my dad’s tongue for 90 secs then had him swallow what was left. Alot of it stuck to the inside of his mouth and on his tongue…is this normal?

hssuzanne

Is it safe to use while breast feeding? I just need a straight answer on this one question. Everyone ducks this question. I don’t have the money to spend thousands of dollars on consults with doctors to have this one simple question answered that no one wants to answer. Pediatricians pass it off to the OB/Gyn who pass it off to the Pediatrician. The neurologist simply has no idea but says it’s ok to take narcotics and Topamax for migraines and epilepsy while breast feeding. So what is the verdict on HCb oil?

Information on Dixie Botanicals website (dewdrops) states ” Do not take if pregnant or lactating”
This is probably so they can stay within legal guidelines, and because it hasn’t been tested during pregnancy and lactation…..but that’s what it states.

Why not call them directly and ask? Maybe they will share their experience.

Claudia French
IMVA

hssuzanne

Actually, I am going to purchase Cibdex capsules, from Real Scientific Hemp Oil/ Hemp RX, which are supposed to be potent.
If there is trace THC and these products are approved for children, why wouldn’t they be all right for lactating mothers to use? Is there anything bad in them infants shouldn’t be exposed to?

Hello, are you able to recommend a Doctor/Oncologist who will prescribe Medical Marijuana Oil, for a man of 64 who had a bone marrow transplant in 2002; and, he has had lymphatic tumours removed in the past year. He now gas two more and began radiation therapy today (18 November). Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Dr. Sircus can help you with this and please consider a consultation with him. However we do not keep a list of the doctors who can prescribe medical marijuana, but it is legal to purchase cannabidiol oil throughout the US. This is a component of medical marijuana that does not contain the THC.
Consultations: http://drsircus.com/consultations/ .:

paola

My daughter has reumatoid arthritis she is only 11 years old.she has tried all the meds possible and still really bad. I wanted to know if its possible to use this on kids or a creme base she can rub on her knees. She already has gastritis from so much anti inflammatory drugs. Shes has0d the disease for 5 years already.

There are cremes made of CBD and these should be very good for using on children. Must be awful for a child to go through this. Magnesium oil on the knees will also help.
Claudia French
IMVA

Norman Gates

… You do an excellent job of explaining Dr. Sircus, I find myself cut&pasting you quite often w/ link backs ofcourse.

Lainey1843

Question: I have numerous physical problems including; Nail-Patella Syndrome, (with every anomalie associated, and then some), spinal injury, Grave’s Disease, SLE and now Scleroderma. I’m 53, a former healthcare professional, and unfortunately, on disability.
I have started on supplements that I used to take, but find it difficult to afford on SSD, and have added both Hemp Oil and powder, (organic, I’m also a vegetarian). I can’t find anything on the labels which tell me how much CBD is contained. Does anyone know?

I’m considering moving to Co where my Son has just started a job and has been involved in Med Cannabis advocacy since he “inherited” it from me 5 years ago. He also has NPS and has started taking low THC/High CBD oil daily. Along with some other supplements, he’s doing MUCH better than he was before in Eu with spasms and pain. I’m praying that starting him early, he won’t have the severe problems that started in my late 30’s. (severe osteoporosis which was the reason for such a severe spinal injury at 38).
It’s just going to be an expensive move, and likely not until next spring.
Thank you!

I meant how much CBD is in Hemp products-sorry for the misunderstanding!
It looks like my kids are going to move me to Colorado. My Son has met a “team” who provide him with low THC/High CBD oil at no cost. They are looking forward to treating Mom too !! :). I’m excited thinking about getting off some of the Meds I’m currently on. (HIGH doses of pain Meds)
Thank you for your articles!!

Mark Sircus

Mark:

I watched a video the other day with a Doctor who had 4th stage prostate cancer and he took one drop of cannabis oil per night and in 3 months his cancer was gone and yet he had some lesions and so he took it for 3 months more and he is completely free. One drop before he went to bed is the dose. I am so impressed by it. I have seen 3 videos in a week on cannabis oil. I want to get some leaves and juice them myself. A little THC will just make you sleep. CBD is being used for weight loss as well. There are more benefits than anyone knows.

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